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File Pic: Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India may be staring at the possibility of another setback in their World Test Championship campaign and that has increased the antagonism that cricket fans in India have towards head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, on Thursday, Gambhir found support from an old ally. Sri Lanka coach Gary Kirsten threw his weight behind the underfire India head coach, insisting that the former opener’s coaching credentials speak for themselves during a virtual media interaction.Kirsten, a former left-handed opener who coached India from 2008-11, cited Gambhir’s coaching record and said, “He’s a fantastic…

Claude Monet (Photo via Canva) Claude Monet was a French painter and the leading founder of Impressionism, who is famously known for his studies of light, colour, and nature, especially his Water Lilies, Haystacks, and Rouen Cathedral series.He beautifully conveyed an idea that embodies his life’s work: that true understanding comes from relentless observation and reflection, and gives a peek into how he actually painted and thought.Quote of the dayIt’s on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasinglyClaude MonetWhat does the quote mean?Monet’s words sound simple, but they carry…

Prince Edward and Sophie’s son James is set to begin university this autumn after receiving his A-level results. James, the Earl of Wessex and son of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, will study rural land and property management at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, this autumn.James was among hundreds of thousands of teenagers across the UK receiving their A-level results on Thursday, with record numbers of students being accepted into university, according to the Daily Mail.Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the grades James achieved. However, students seeking admission to his chosen course are required to secure a…

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns over delays in updating NCERT textbooks for Classes 9–12 despite curriculum changes aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. A parliamentary committee has highlighted the gap in the design and implementation of the curriculum of Classes 9 to 12, noting that the lack of textbooks has put additional burden on the children taking board exams due to the delay in the supply of new textbooks. It was found that although the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had made changes to its curriculum in line with the objectives of the NEP 2020 and the…

‘Holiday with 2 sets of clothes it is’_ Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares new holiday look Samantha Ruth Prabhu has given fans another glimpse of her personal style. The actor shared a new picture from her holiday on Instagram. ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ star opted for a comfortable outfit for the occasion.Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mirror selfieIn the snap shared on her Instagram stories, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is seen posing for a mirror selfie. She wore a cream-coloured, full-sleeved knit sweater. The sweater featured prominent black horizontal stripes. She paired it with loose-fitting dark trousers. White sneakers completed the look.Samantha Ruth Prabhu…

There is a chessboard on the big screens at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, surrounded by the production, noise, and visual language of an event built around competitive gaming. For Mike McCabe, that is not an oddity. It is a glimpse of where esports is heading.Chess was added to the Esports World Cup in 2025 and is back in Paris this year, with the 2026 tournament carrying USD 1.5 million prize money. The field includes players such as Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja and India’s four Grandmasters – Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports), Nihal Sarin, Aravindh…

Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (photo via X) Gaur Gopal Das is an engineer-turned monk and motivational speaker. He has spoken at various reputed platforms across the globe, and his talks are loved not because they sound preachy, but because they sound like a friend explaining something obvious that we all somehow missed.Recently, he took to social media to explain a beautiful idea through a story, “monk in a pizza shop,” that carries a life lesson underneath.Quote of the dayA monk walks into a pizza shopHe pays the bill and waits for his change.After a while, he…

Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie (Image: Wikipedia) Fear often grows strongest exactly when someone imagines everything that could possibly go wrong. The possibility of failure can make an uncertain situation feel considerably worse than it actually is, sometimes stopping a person from taking any action at all. Dale Carnegie offered a genuinely different way of approaching a difficult situation in his book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. “When we have accepted the worst, we have nothing more to lose,” he wrote. “And that automatically means, we have everything to gain!” None of this suggests people should…

On 15 August 2026, India will observe its 80th Independence Day, marking 79 completed years since the country broke free from British rule in 1947. The main event, as always, will unfold at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag, receives the Guard of Honour and addresses the nation. For students across the country, the day is more than a school assembly or a holiday from routine. It is a chance to speak, write and reflect on freedom in a way that actually means something.Every year, students are asked to write a few…

‘Vishwanath & Sons’ Twitter Review: Early reactions praise Suriya and Mamitha Baiju; call it ‘Breezy and enjoyable’ Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ has arrived in theatres, and early reactions from viewers on X are largely positive. Several moviegoers have shared their impressions after watching the Venky Atluri directorial.Initial reactions praise the Suriya starrerOne early review described the first half as “Breezy and Enjoyable”. The viewer noted that the movie takes around 20 minutes to find its rhythm. It then moves forward at a better pace. The X user wrote, “#VishwanathAndSons Breezy and Enjoyable 1st Half! Takes about 20…